| This verse is one of the many that confirm the eternality of the person of Christ. We might well ask ourselves, “When was He rich?” It certainly was not in this world. When He was here on earth, He had to say, “Shew Me a penny” (Luke 20:24). So, we must conclude that He was rich in a past eternity when dwelling with God His Father. Here is how it is summed up: “Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross” (Philippians 2:5-8). What precious truth these verses contain! The eternal Son leaving the glory to come to earth as our Savior. He who was indeed rich not only became materially poor but went to the cross and gave up His life so that we could have, “the riches of His glory” and “the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 3:16; 2:7). |
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